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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,293.99, 12,441 and 2,454.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,293.99, 12,441 and 2,454.70 is: 3,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,293.99 : 12,441 = 2,454.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,293.99/12,441 = 2,454.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,293.99x = 12,441 × 2,454.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,293.99x = 30,538,922.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538,922.70/8,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.05

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